Connor Group is hiring a
Senior Manager - Technical Accounting

Summary

Join Connor Group as a Senior Manager and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to provide excellent client service and add value through complex transaction analyses. This remote position requires onsite work at a client location when necessary, and offers opportunities for growth and learning.

Requirements

• GPA of 3.5 or better
• Rated top 25% of Big Four class, CPA license required
• 7+ years of public accounting and industry experience required (minimum of 3 years in public accounting)
• 3 or more years of prior supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required
• Experience and familiarity with bio-tech and technology industries
• Professional and personable demeanor
• Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting and executing deals
• Hard working, disciplined, detail oriented and ability to motivate engagement teams
• Ability to manage teams and own their work product
• Experience writing complex technical accounting position papers
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, desire to learn and be an expert
• Ability to act and lead as the client contact
• Knowledge of IFRS or other international accounting standards a plus
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a virtual environment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent timely client service, deliver high quality work and strengthen client relationships
• Add value through complex transaction analyses including IPOs, M&A, Divestitures, SPACs/Reverse Mergers, and Debt/Equity private placements
• Understand technical accounting background, FASB and SEC rules and regulations, client deadlines and deliverables, requests and preferences to deliver excellent client services
• Identify, analyze and conclude on generally accepted accounting principles for the client and consult with director or engagement partner
• Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training. Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
• Lead, manage multiple projects and coach engagement teams and own client relationships; Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution and strategic approach to service delivery (i.e., One Firm – Passion, Pride and Purpose)
• Support growth efforts through pursuits, market research and maintaining a network I.e., your social capital
• Act as a Partner to clients to successfully prepare and complete audits in a transaction/deal environment
• Interact with clients, auditor, investment bankers, legal counsel (client & bankers) and manage multiple projects while demonstrating excellence, courage and discipline
• Add value to public and private clients by assisting in any of the following: Detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition – existing and future products/services; Equity – stock compensation (FAS 123R, warrant accounting) and EPS; Draft or review complex sets of financial statements (FS), FS disclosures, MD&A, critical accounting policies, Cap table and SEC comment letter responses; SEC Reporting, including S-1, F-1, 10K, 20-F, 10Q, 8K, 6K and other filings; Identification and application of technical accounting guidance to client situations under US GAAP (e.g., Leases, Business combinations, Foreign currencies, Capitalization of internal use software and website development costs; Global accounting activities including IFRS, foreign currency and consolidations

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development and learning opportunities